Empathy-Driven Patient Care Technician

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking personnel to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, drawing blood, performing 12-lead EKGs, POCT, and assisting with activities of daily living while safeguarding patient privacy.

The role emphasizes infection control, documentation, and maintaining clean patient care areas, with adherence to safety precautions and patient-specific requests.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program
• Completion of EMT program
• Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program
• Two years of experience in a direct patient care environment
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire
• Enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester with clinical concepts

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Acquires 12 lead EKG.
• Performs and reports POCT.
• Assists with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and follows aseptic technique and infection control measures.

Skills

Nurse assistant programs

Medical Assistant programs

Medical Corpsman programs

EMT programs

UTMB Hospital Aide Training

Direct patient care experience

Certified MA / PCT / CNA

Nursing school first semester

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years direct patient care experience

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at hire

School of Nursing with first semester completed (clinical concepts)

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking personnel to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, drawing blood, performing 12-lead EKGs, POCT, and assisting with activities of daily living while safeguarding patient privacy.

The role emphasizes infection control, documentation, and maintaining clean patient care areas, with adherence to safety precautions and patient-specific requests.